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team went to the newtown home where adam lived with his mother nancy. it appears he killed her there before taking her car to the school. >> you can't understand what happened, that he snapped, what have you and they took such innocent lives. >> reporter: police are now reporting that they recovered more guns at the school and that the weapons used by lanza matched the models of the guns that were registered to his mother. some answers are coming from 24- year-old ryan lanza the gunman's older brother who was taken into custody for questioning by police. they say he is not involved. he allegedly told police adam suffered from a personality disorder and was quote, some what autistic. he said he had not spoken to his brother since 2001. the others who knew lanza describe him as awkward. >> he was a little fidgety, a little uneasy sometimes if you were to look at him. >> this is unspeakable, when i first heard about it, i'm still in shock. >> we've never seen anything like this. it's heart wrenching for us as it is for the families. >> reporter: lanza's br
team went to the newtown home where adam lived with his mother nancy. it appears he killed her there before taking her car to the school. >> you can't understand what happened, that he snapped, what have you and they took such innocent lives. >> reporter: police are now reporting that they recovered more guns at the school and that the weapons used by lanza matched the models of the guns that were registered to his mother. some answers are coming from 24- year-old ryan lanza the...
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rain and clouds ushered in another very painful day here in newtown, connecticut. one mother said today as she delivered a eulogy, it seems the skies are crying for her young son. >> you try to feel their pain, but you can't. you try to find some words that you hope will be adequate, knowing that they'll be inadequate, and you see little coffins, and your heart has to ache. >> reporter: white balloons, signaling a difficult task for the family and friends of 6- year-old noah pozner laid to rest today. his 6-year-old sister survived the rampage. >> his older brother said he could have been anything. >> you tell them their community, their state and their nation, dare i say the whole world stands with them. >> reporter: 6-year-old nick pinto with a giants uniform. on capitol hill, the u.s. senate and the house of representatives observing moments of silence. with heavy hearts, signaling their grief. >> let each of us affirm we will keep in our hearts and honor those who fell. >> reporter: there is so much mourn in this town. local flower shops say they're running out
rain and clouds ushered in another very painful day here in newtown, connecticut. one mother said today as she delivered a eulogy, it seems the skies are crying for her young son. >> you try to feel their pain, but you can't. you try to find some words that you hope will be adequate, knowing that they'll be inadequate, and you see little coffins, and your heart has to ache. >> reporter: white balloons, signaling a difficult task for the family and friends of 6- year-old noah pozner...
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newtown reminder of the season marred by violence. a chilling tale emerged of six children find quietly sitting in a semi circle on gene rose's driveway. he didn't know why they were there but he took them into his home. >> this boy said we can't go back. we can't go back to the school. we can't go back. we don't have a teacher. >> reporter: rosen said sometime later that day his joy of hosting these young boys and girls turned to pain when a mother came looking for her child. >> she said, is my son here and she said i heard six kids were here. and i said, no he's not. but maybe he's at the fire house. i looked at the casualty list, and her son was on it. >> reporter: and people continue flocking to newtown where they shuffle through a growing memorial. candles and delicate angel figurines greeting them. there are layers and layers of stuffed animals, some soaking wet from two days of rain. other kids who attended school other than sandy hook returned to school today. but many of them said they didn't get much work done but they did d
newtown reminder of the season marred by violence. a chilling tale emerged of six children find quietly sitting in a semi circle on gene rose's driveway. he didn't know why they were there but he took them into his home. >> this boy said we can't go back. we can't go back to the school. we can't go back. we don't have a teacher. >> reporter: rosen said sometime later that day his joy of hosting these young boys and girls turned to pain when a mother came looking for her child....
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the newtown girls basketball team. the national media has been asked not to attend to give the families some breathing room. in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine corps i swore to defend the country. i'm not active duty any more, but it's still my duty to stand here as an american. >> he says he intends to stand guard tomorrow and then return to his post when all the children return to school after their holiday break. >> now an update on a story we brought you last month. it's about a man facing deportation even though he came to the u.s. when he was 4 years old and graduated from a south bay high school. he was released from federal custody yesterday after 3 months months in detention. he was freed pe
the newtown girls basketball team. the national media has been asked not to attend to give the families some breathing room. in newtown, connecticut, fox news. >> the shooting in connecticut is serving as an unusual call to duty for a marine from northern california. sergeant craig pusley served two tours in iraq. now he's assigned himself to duty standing outside out elementary school. he has no gun, he isn't being paid and he doesn't take any breaks. >> when i joined the marine...
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chanting buddhist monks join a diverse group to remember the victims in newtown connecticut. >> very depressed. saturday tried to stay in and try to shake it out of my mind but it was hard to. >> reporter: in the lobby of the county building, ornaments with smiling faces hang from this christmas tree. this fifth grader shared what he can't stop thinking about. >> the presents under your christmas trees at home that are waiting for you. but you are no longer here to open them. >> reporter: with a 2 -month-old baby boy this mother is keeping him and his 4-year- old daughter a little closer. >> cuddled with them. she slept in the room that night, both of them. keeping them close. just praying. >> reporter: more than 60 vowed their heads for a moment of silence. the concern visible on their faces. this mother of two wiped away tears tonight. >> i think often as a parent we think about the worse things that could happen to your children. the fact that there's so many parents grieving and experiencing that right now, there's really no words. >> reporter: only words of encouragement from he
chanting buddhist monks join a diverse group to remember the victims in newtown connecticut. >> very depressed. saturday tried to stay in and try to shake it out of my mind but it was hard to. >> reporter: in the lobby of the county building, ornaments with smiling faces hang from this christmas tree. this fifth grader shared what he can't stop thinking about. >> the presents under your christmas trees at home that are waiting for you. but you are no longer here to open them....
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. >>> give ktvu >>> continuing coverage on the tragedy in newtown. it has been ten days since the shooting in the sandy hook community of connecticut and on christmas eve the entire nation is feeling for those who lost loved ones that day. visitors paid their respects to the victims tonight with messages of support and sorrow from around the world. the town hall is now home to a memorial in honor of the 20 children and six adulted killed in the massacre. >> we just needed to do it to let everyone know that we care and that they're in our that you are -- they're in our thoughts and our prayers. >>> thousands of people are calling for cnn host pierce morgan to be deported. the movement began after the native brit voiced his strong opinion on gun control calling a gun advocate an unbelievably stupid man during an interview on his show. that started an online petition to have morgan deported. so far 92,000 people signed it. >>> the search is on tonight in lake county for a reportedly depressed 23-year-old woman who disappeared last night. kimberly marie
. >>> give ktvu >>> continuing coverage on the tragedy in newtown. it has been ten days since the shooting in the sandy hook community of connecticut and on christmas eve the entire nation is feeling for those who lost loved ones that day. visitors paid their respects to the victims tonight with messages of support and sorrow from around the world. the town hall is now home to a memorial in honor of the 20 children and six adulted killed in the massacre. >> we just...
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the same weapon used in the newtown connecticut massacre. he also had plenty of ammunition. >> when i was being told by investigators there were a lot of ammunition around. he was ready to go to war. >> reporter: authorities say they believe they found his sister's remains in the house the two shared and that spangler set ablaze. >> we did locate apparent human remains in the ruins. the assumption is that it's the shooter's sister. >> reporter: why spangler the set off the attack nobody knows. when spangl er's mother recently died she asked for doe neighs to the fire department. we may never know what was going through his mind. >>> it was a somber christmas in newtown connecticut as the sidewalk memorial for the 26 victims killed at an elementary school almost two weeks ago continues to grow. today volunteers kept watch over a candlelight vigil to make sure they remained burning all day. police officers from near by towns filled in for newtown police to make sure they had christmas off. >>> here at home crews in santa clara county spent the
the same weapon used in the newtown connecticut massacre. he also had plenty of ammunition. >> when i was being told by investigators there were a lot of ammunition around. he was ready to go to war. >> reporter: authorities say they believe they found his sister's remains in the house the two shared and that spangler set ablaze. >> we did locate apparent human remains in the ruins. the assumption is that it's the shooter's sister. >> reporter: why spangler the set off...
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newtown has been inundated with gifts from all over the world since the shooting, and especially over the holidays. officials say they can't handle so many items, and suggest people distribute gifts in their own communities instead. also, the town plans on creating a permanent memorial for the victims. >>> a new york state politician is blasting a local paper for publishing a map of gun permits. they published an interactive database that shows the location and names for 16,000 permits. the database also has drawn support. one mother has commented, she will let her daughter play in the home of a neighboring gun owner. >>> in nigeria's capital, an explosion in a fireworks warehouse sparked a major fire. lagos restaurants say the blast was so big, they mistook it for a bomb or a crashing plane. it took an hour to get to the scene, in part because of the huge crowds that gathered in the area. >>> in india, protesters burned an effigy today as they called for the death penalty of six men accused of the gang rape of a student. the 23-year-old remains on life support, and was flown to singa
newtown has been inundated with gifts from all over the world since the shooting, and especially over the holidays. officials say they can't handle so many items, and suggest people distribute gifts in their own communities instead. also, the town plans on creating a permanent memorial for the victims. >>> a new york state politician is blasting a local paper for publishing a map of gun permits. they published an interactive database that shows the location and names for 16,000...
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coming up what a group of retirees are doing for the folks in newtown. that's when we come right back. >> american pediatricians say thermerical a preservative should not be banned. it was removed from most vaccines because it was lifrned to autism or other problems. since then several safety reviews have found no such evidence. some experts say keep it out of the u.s., but in other countries, with fewer resources where children still die from preventive diseases, that's because it is used to create multidose vaccines which are cheaper and easier to use and can allow more children to be vaccinated. >>> chances are the gift we are about to share with you is not on your list but is on the list of someone you know. as deborah weiner and charles cochran show us, it is a gift without a price, even without a bow. >> these men say there are no two brothers closer. each other's best friend since they were little boys and about to be connected in a whole new way. >> it's pretty cold in here. >> tomorrow younger brother dovel, a school custodian, will donate his k
coming up what a group of retirees are doing for the folks in newtown. that's when we come right back. >> american pediatricians say thermerical a preservative should not be banned. it was removed from most vaccines because it was lifrned to autism or other problems. since then several safety reviews have found no such evidence. some experts say keep it out of the u.s., but in other countries, with fewer resources where children still die from preventive diseases, that's because it is...
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a lawyer for one of the survivors of the newtown school massacre says the state and connecticut didn't do enough to keep the kids safe. lawyer irving pinsky said the state failed to provide a safe climate for his client's daughter. to howard county where police say they've cracked a string of burglaries that hit homes in columbia and ellicott city. >> the alleged victim is concerned the man she accused of burglarizing her home will be on the streets again. this woman who asked us to conceal her identity lives in fear after coming face to face with a burglar at her howard county home. >> he knows who i am. >> police arrested kenneth william vollmerhausen and charged him with multiple counts of burglary and theft. he was arrested on december 21, a day this woman won't forget. >> i said i've been a nervous wreck ever since. >> she came home to find a truck in her driveway. she thought it was the telephone company and was confronted by vollmerhausen, who threw her jewelry at her and sped off. >> he cut sideways and you see what he did to the fence. >> she said vollmerhausen took off with t
a lawyer for one of the survivors of the newtown school massacre says the state and connecticut didn't do enough to keep the kids safe. lawyer irving pinsky said the state failed to provide a safe climate for his client's daughter. to howard county where police say they've cracked a string of burglaries that hit homes in columbia and ellicott city. >> the alleged victim is concerned the man she accused of burglarizing her home will be on the streets again. this woman who asked us to...
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the events that took place in newtown that made schools much wmore aware of safety. providing students with support and security. as parents do their part, school superintendents communicated with their principles about making sure that security procedures are in place and there followed and emergency drills occur on schedule. the man is being held without bail after firing shots into a crowd of people injuring one man. francis kang was in an altercation with several people after attempting to drive while intoxicated after leaving the trolls' village pub. shots during theg altercation. he was charged with first-degree murder and assault and the use of a hand gun while committing a felony. emergency crews were on the scene in owings mills sunday morning. it happened before 3:00 a.m. and the accident involved one vehicle. the driver left the road and struck a retaining wall. he later died. the incident remains under investigation. >> technology can help criminals steal your identity. law-enforcement got together to brush up on the latest devices thieves used to pick yo
the events that took place in newtown that made schools much wmore aware of safety. providing students with support and security. as parents do their part, school superintendents communicated with their principles about making sure that security procedures are in place and there followed and emergency drills occur on schedule. the man is being held without bail after firing shots into a crowd of people injuring one man. francis kang was in an altercation with several people after attempting to...
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our correspondent joins us from newtown with the latest. >> good evening from newtown, conn., where it has been another rough day. students gathering to mourn two more classmates. the pain of saying goodbye has become part of everyday now in newtown. this grieving community buried two more at first graders today. jessica rekos led to plan and organize so much, their family calls per their ceo. james mattioli ended most of his days cuddled on the couch with his mom. >> they kept saying -- the boy had a big gun and a little gun. i could not -- i could not fathom what they were talking about. >> he found the boys huddled in his yard after they ran past the gunman to escape. >> the two boys just started talking. i had no idea what happened. they said "we can go back into the school." -- we cannot go back into the school. because our teacher is gone." >> students did go back today, except those from sandy hook elementary. every campus had extra security. >> i do not think you are ever ready. i think that as much as things can get back to normal, we have to. >> though most here to understand
our correspondent joins us from newtown with the latest. >> good evening from newtown, conn., where it has been another rough day. students gathering to mourn two more classmates. the pain of saying goodbye has become part of everyday now in newtown. this grieving community buried two more at first graders today. jessica rekos led to plan and organize so much, their family calls per their ceo. james mattioli ended most of his days cuddled on the couch with his mom. >> they kept...
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. >> since the newtown, connecticut shooting, many have been questioning what can be done to better protect children are prevent another mass shooting like the one we saw two weeks ago. >> the swat team could be 20 or 40 minutes away. >> people should be able to protect themselves when they are in danger. >> we should be saved and feel safe. >> others are uncomfortable with the ideas of guns or other violent weapons in schools. >> it is very scary that it has come to this point. >> some question whether the simulation is an accurate representation of what could happen if you are armed in a shooting. >> i think in real life, you don't know what will happen. >>. was also to get a scientific analysis of the situation for homeland security to study. the simulators armed with a gun that was modeled after the one used in the sandy hook shooting. >> now, your forecast with meteorologist tony pann. >> no precipitation out there, just a couple of sprinkles in the mountains. one degree below average for this time of year. the high was 41 this afternoon, the low 27. the average is 42. the record for t
. >> since the newtown, connecticut shooting, many have been questioning what can be done to better protect children are prevent another mass shooting like the one we saw two weeks ago. >> the swat team could be 20 or 40 minutes away. >> people should be able to protect themselves when they are in danger. >> we should be saved and feel safe. >> others are uncomfortable with the ideas of guns or other violent weapons in schools. >> it is very scary that it has...
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. >> students in newtown, connecticut, are returning back to school. danielle leigh has the latest. >> each day long lines bring it thousands of tearful mourners to this little town. they are carrying candles and stuffed animals and letting them at this christmas tree. anything to honor the victims. >> something to help out. >> students go back to class. but not sandy hook. police have locked down the school while the investigation continues. the district is preparing a middle school in a neighboring town. >> whenever we can do to have that way, we want to do now. >> today marks another round of the grief as families continue to bury their loved ones. what does anybody say? >> the shooter had visited multiple gun ranges ahead of the massacre. they say he won with his mother, legal owner of the guns. police obtained a broken computer found in his home. >> we will do everything it takes to ensure we uncover every bit of evidence. >> so this community comes together and waits for answers. >> the talon comes together like this is amazing. i'm proud to say
. >> students in newtown, connecticut, are returning back to school. danielle leigh has the latest. >> each day long lines bring it thousands of tearful mourners to this little town. they are carrying candles and stuffed animals and letting them at this christmas tree. anything to honor the victims. >> something to help out. >> students go back to class. but not sandy hook. police have locked down the school while the investigation continues. the district is preparing a...
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. >> officers from surrounding jurisdictions philbin so that every newtown police officer could spend christmas with their families. they have been working nonstop since the shooting. dozens of people are also trying to pitch in. free panda bears were passed out to children on christmas eve. >> he served as bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. the archbishop said he was ever mindful of his previous conversation. >> my heart is with all the folks in newtown and asking the lord to give them healing and to let them know our solidarity with them in prayer. they have been inundated with so many things. our the y need are prayers. >> christmas day is a day of volunteering for the jewish community. families prepared winter care packages and stuffed teddy bears for homeless shelters. organizers say the day was important for the young children who participated. >> i have two young daughters. i want them to understand that the holidays are about giving back to everyone. >> more than 1000 care packages were assembled. this is the eighth year for the event. >> 32 degrees at b.w.i. >> exercising to
. >> officers from surrounding jurisdictions philbin so that every newtown police officer could spend christmas with their families. they have been working nonstop since the shooting. dozens of people are also trying to pitch in. free panda bears were passed out to children on christmas eve. >> he served as bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. the archbishop said he was ever mindful of his previous conversation. >> my heart is with all the folks in newtown and asking the lord to...
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support pours into newtown, connecticut. a memorial that includes every gift and a letter. don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. will you be more likely to visit a maryland casino now that some are open 24/7? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> we near the two-week mark of the shootings in newtown. >> the residence have a plan for a permanent memorial. >> it is overflowing. they stopped to drop off flowers on the way to visiting family in massachusetts. >> we wanted to pay tribute in this tragic event. >> he is called the sidewalks home. he understands the importance of these memorials. he lost a loved one on 9/11. now they are making preparations with what to do with all the mementos. there will be a future permanent memorial. >> we will turn everything into the soil that is biodegradable. >> a phone message to residents that this will be sacred soil, visions for a better future and promises to remember the ones attack.the said attad the priest them
support pours into newtown, connecticut. a memorial that includes every gift and a letter. don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. will you be more likely to visit a maryland casino now that some are open 24/7? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> we near the two-week mark of the shootings in newtown. >> the residence have a plan for a permanent memorial....
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how dogs are mending broken hearts in newtown. >> two people face charges after assaulting a bus driver. they wrestled to the bus driver while riding the 39 around 5:00 p.m. late friday afternoon, investigators said. they have been taken into custody on multiple charges including first and second- degree assault and the use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. >> police made an arrest in a weekend shooting outside a charles village pub. this is the second shooting in that area in late night hours while the bars are letting out in the last couple of months. we have the latest. >> police tell us that this story is a prime example of why alcohol and firearms to not mix. francis kang was intoxicated when he shot into a group of people in the early morning hours sunday in downtown towson and where he was licensed to have a handgun. he was not permitted to carry it. >> i had -- the guy had have followed on drinking at a location all night and he happened to have a permit. it was unlawful. he should not have had the gun at that location. it was only for its business that he owns. he ch
how dogs are mending broken hearts in newtown. >> two people face charges after assaulting a bus driver. they wrestled to the bus driver while riding the 39 around 5:00 p.m. late friday afternoon, investigators said. they have been taken into custody on multiple charges including first and second- degree assault and the use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. >> police made an arrest in a weekend shooting outside a charles village pub. this is the second shooting in that...
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. >> support streams in for the grief-stricken community of newtown, connecticut yes you did, yes you did. no i didn't, no i didn't. yes you did, yes you did. no i didn't, no i didn't. yes you did. did not. [ male announcer ] find some peace this holiday. get an 8 piece meal now with a dozen delicious cookies baked in-store. the kfc festive feast. all for just $19.99. today tastes so good. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> the painful tobias continue in connecticut. a local family held a funeral service for their little girl. josephine was born in maryland. killed inside sandy hook elementary school. the family says she will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and love of the baltimore ravens. mourners were asked to wear purple in her honor. josephine had been diagnosed with autism. you can donate to the address on your screen. be sure to specify your contribution is in memory of josephine gay. donations have poured in from all over the globe after the school shooting. united way has collected more than $2.5 million for the official memorial fund.
. >> support streams in for the grief-stricken community of newtown, connecticut yes you did, yes you did. no i didn't, no i didn't. yes you did, yes you did. no i didn't, no i didn't. yes you did. did not. [ male announcer ] find some peace this holiday. get an 8 piece meal now with a dozen delicious cookies baked in-store. the kfc festive feast. all for just $19.99. today tastes so good. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> the painful tobias continue in...
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officers from across the state have stepped up to fill in so every police officer from newtown could spend christmas at homes with their families. they have been working nonstop since the shooting that left 20 students and six others dead. dozens are trying to help come for the community. the group passed out free hot chocolate to children on christmas eve. while many americans celebrated at home, some were outdoors and a few were far away. for so it was a welcome relief for a day to rest before tomorrow. >> some of us had to work today, but not everyone. mother nature helped santa claus deliver a white christmas, from new england, to the hills of colorado, a winter wonderland for people of all ages. and there for a friends, too. after a last-minute frenzy in malls across america -- >> i am not going over my limit. >> american settled down for christmas. some will come to the holiday inn church, giving prayer's and thanks with their family. for americans in afghanistan, at a christmas feast with a reminder of life back in the states and the loved ones they left behind. >> i do feel h
officers from across the state have stepped up to fill in so every police officer from newtown could spend christmas at homes with their families. they have been working nonstop since the shooting that left 20 students and six others dead. dozens are trying to help come for the community. the group passed out free hot chocolate to children on christmas eve. while many americans celebrated at home, some were outdoors and a few were far away. for so it was a welcome relief for a day to rest...
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the bushmaster rival adam lanza used in the newtown killings was legally owned and registered to his mother, nancy lanza. she was also a victim of her son from a murderous rampage. police say he shot her four times in the head before going to sandy hook elementary and shooting 20 schoolchildren and six female educators. gun sales are on the increase. according to maryland state police, and in november there were more than 7200 gun purchase applications filed. >> we are projecting over 8200 purchase applications for december to be processed. >> more than 46,000 applications were processed and at the end of 2012, state police project at least 62,000 will be handled. troopers will not speculate on why, but some reasons are apparent. the holiday season, high-profile crimes, and lawmakers who advocate measures to change on lot. >> i think when people see school children slaughtered, they get the message that something has to change. that is our hope. >> according to fbi crime statistics, last year maryland had 398 murders. to hundred 62 were committed by people using firearms. 260 to happ
the bushmaster rival adam lanza used in the newtown killings was legally owned and registered to his mother, nancy lanza. she was also a victim of her son from a murderous rampage. police say he shot her four times in the head before going to sandy hook elementary and shooting 20 schoolchildren and six female educators. gun sales are on the increase. according to maryland state police, and in november there were more than 7200 gun purchase applications filed. >> we are projecting over...
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leaders have reacted to the shooting earlier this month at the sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut that left 20 children and six adults dead. there are reports that the mother of gunman adam lanza may have been seeking treatment for her son, but details of his mental health history are unknown. >> the task force here has taken a look at california's law. requires licensed psychotherapist to turn over the names of patients who threatened harming someone physically. jayne miller, wbal-tv 11 news. >> anne arundel county police are increasing their patrols at a bar and glen burnie as they investigate the third homicide in that area in three years. there have been three deadly shooting since 2009, the latest happening last night. investigators say they have a possible suspect, described only as an african-american male in -- 30's with that then bield with a thin build. >> i can tell you that the victim was found in the exterior parking lot. >> anyone with information is urged to contact the anne arundel county police department. >> the regular season is over and the afc cha
leaders have reacted to the shooting earlier this month at the sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut that left 20 children and six adults dead. there are reports that the mother of gunman adam lanza may have been seeking treatment for her son, but details of his mental health history are unknown. >> the task force here has taken a look at california's law. requires licensed psychotherapist to turn over the names of patients who threatened harming someone physically. jayne...
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students in newtown, conn. are back in school this afternoon for the first time since friday's shooting massacre. families are all the internals for their loved ones killed a that horrific crime. 11 news reporter daniel lee is a new town with the latest. >> code afternoon, the people in newtown are taking the first step toward moving forward. it is the start of the killing process that is sure to be long road. as students appear did not attend sandy hook elementary return to their classrooms, others are still struggling to cope. >> there were mortified. they were crying. there were upset. >> gene rosen learn about the shooting from students who escaped to his lawn after they watched their teacher protecting them. >> they said we cannot go back to the school. we cannot go back to the school because eric teacher is gone >> her friends and family will say goodbye during a wake. >> it is terrible about rebecca harriman attended a different elementary school that i don't ignore ever ready to send your child back to
students in newtown, conn. are back in school this afternoon for the first time since friday's shooting massacre. families are all the internals for their loved ones killed a that horrific crime. 11 news reporter daniel lee is a new town with the latest. >> code afternoon, the people in newtown are taking the first step toward moving forward. it is the start of the killing process that is sure to be long road. as students appear did not attend sandy hook elementary return to their...
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tonight in newtown, families are holding wakes for several victims of last friday's shooting at sandy hook. today two more 6-year-olds were laid to rest. >>> not so long ago, national rifle association broke its silence regarding the newtown massacre. in a statement it released, it said the members were shocked and saddened and heartbroken by the news of the horrific and senseless murders. it also said they wanted to give the families time to mourn before speaking out. the nra pledges to make sure this never happens again and it is going to hold a news conference on friday. >>> dick's sporting goods stopped selling assault weapons and wal-mart pulled the bush master assault rifle, the gun used in newtown. other gun dealers are seeing a surge in sales. >> reporter: assault rifles are flying off the shelves here. more than three million americans own an ar-15, the most popular assault rifle. >> people shoot for sport, most of the people that come in here. it's a fun gun to shoot. >> reporter: the ar-15 is the civilian version of the m-16 used by the military and it's the gun of choice i
tonight in newtown, families are holding wakes for several victims of last friday's shooting at sandy hook. today two more 6-year-olds were laid to rest. >>> not so long ago, national rifle association broke its silence regarding the newtown massacre. in a statement it released, it said the members were shocked and saddened and heartbroken by the news of the horrific and senseless murders. it also said they wanted to give the families time to mourn before speaking out. the nra pledges...
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officials in newtown, many time, say, please, we appreciate it, but stop sending us gifts. workers just can't keep up with all the packages that are still coming in. instead, people what want to offer condolences are asked to help folks in their own community. >>> you feel like hitting the slots? now you can do it 24/7. starting today you can gamble around the clock at the maryland live casino in hanover. voters approved the move last month. the casino president thinks, hey this is great. every night they typically have to ask hundreds of guests to leave at closing time. vas now, there is no closing time. but some people do worry that unlimited hours could give gamblers unlimited opportunity to lose their money. >>> don't go anywhere. find out which story you told us you wanted to see. plus, an 80-year-old man on a quest for love. find out how he's letting the world know that he wants a wife. >>> and i hope you weren't hungry tonight. you won't be wanting that midnight snack after russ ptacek's food alert. the dirty details coming up. >>> and if you've got a new tablet from
officials in newtown, many time, say, please, we appreciate it, but stop sending us gifts. workers just can't keep up with all the packages that are still coming in. instead, people what want to offer condolences are asked to help folks in their own community. >>> you feel like hitting the slots? now you can do it 24/7. starting today you can gamble around the clock at the maryland live casino in hanover. voters approved the move last month. the casino president thinks, hey this is...
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. >>> today children whattend other schools in newtown, connecticut will return to class. the first funeral for sandy hook elementary students were held monday. family and friends said good buy to jack pinto. jack was a huge giants fan who was buried in his victor cruz jersey. the other service was for noah pozner. his best friend was his twin sister. she was in another classroom and survived the shooting. two more funerals will be held today. >>> after his emotional speech in newtown sunday night, president obama sat down with some of his cabinet members yesterday to talk about what can be done to better protect americans from that shooting. a possible action includes new gun control laws and the president could try to attack -- enact some new gun rules through executive order. >>> residents in maryland, virginia and the district are just three digits away from help if they're having trouble coping with the event in newtown. you can call 211 for advice or counseling. the free service is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week with operators who speak more than 200 langua
. >>> today children whattend other schools in newtown, connecticut will return to class. the first funeral for sandy hook elementary students were held monday. family and friends said good buy to jack pinto. jack was a huge giants fan who was buried in his victor cruz jersey. the other service was for noah pozner. his best friend was his twin sister. she was in another classroom and survived the shooting. two more funerals will be held today. >>> after his emotional speech in...
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survivors of the newtown school shootings. last night in florida the iconic miami tower bathed in the school colors of sandy hook city leaders say the blue and green lights are a tasteful way of recognizing the tragedy. >>> well, nbc news' chief foreign correspondent and his crew are free people tonight after being held hostage in syria for five days. richard engel says they were loyal to the syrian government and the notework correspondent says they were blindfolded and bound during the ordeal. >> the last five days were very difficult. we were very happy to be out. we're very happy to be back in turkey. we love being here. we love this country. and we appreciate all the help. the last five days are some days we would rather forget. >> we're glad you're safe too richard. now engel says they were released after a fire state at a syrian -- fight at a syrian check point. they executed at least one of the rebel escort on the spot can they were captured. >>> by sitting in on a cabinet meeting for the first time. it is believed to
survivors of the newtown school shootings. last night in florida the iconic miami tower bathed in the school colors of sandy hook city leaders say the blue and green lights are a tasteful way of recognizing the tragedy. >>> well, nbc news' chief foreign correspondent and his crew are free people tonight after being held hostage in syria for five days. richard engel says they were loyal to the syrian government and the notework correspondent says they were blindfolded and bound during...
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. >> reporter: newtown united is calling for better gun control. it plans to send a delegation to washington on tuesday. >> we have the benefit and the miss fortune of being on -- misfortune of being on the national stage right now. this is a real opportunity for us to make a statement. >> reporter: schools will reopen tuesday but sandy hook elementary will be closed till further notice. >> one of the victims in the newtown shooting spree has a daughter that attends georgetown university. katie sherlach is a ph.d. candidate in chemistry. her mom was the school psychologist at sandy hook elementary and one of the heroes who tried to stop the gunman. they have lunched a fund raising campaign with the goal of collecting at least $5,000 for the sherlach family. >>> advocates for gun control are hoping that the actions of newtown is enough to spark debate. >> reporter: i'm kristin fish other capitol hill where today about 200 people marched to the nra headquarters with this message. >> let's stop all the assault weapons. >> i'm here because i'm tired of
. >> reporter: newtown united is calling for better gun control. it plans to send a delegation to washington on tuesday. >> we have the benefit and the miss fortune of being on -- misfortune of being on the national stage right now. this is a real opportunity for us to make a statement. >> reporter: schools will reopen tuesday but sandy hook elementary will be closed till further notice. >> one of the victims in the newtown shooting spree has a daughter that attends...
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in newtown, connecticut. i'm tory dunnan reporting. >> today virginia's governor said it's time to start discussing if school officials should be armed. bob mcdonnell said similar conversations took place in the month after the september 11th attacks and he thinks now main to time to extend that talk the school -- to schools. >> if people were armed not just a police officer but other school officials, that were trained and chose to have a weapon, certain simply there have been an opportunity to -- certainly there have been an opportunity to stop aggressors coming into the school. >> right now there's a complete ban on all the firearms within 1,000 feet of virginia schools. if exception is law enforcement officers. within the last hour, virginia congressman jerry continually issued a statement saying he's appalled by the gov nor's reaction -- governor's reaction. it reads in part -- >>> well, the leader of the brady campaign to prevent gun violence says more guns is totally the wrong approach. today dan gross
in newtown, connecticut. i'm tory dunnan reporting. >> today virginia's governor said it's time to start discussing if school officials should be armed. bob mcdonnell said similar conversations took place in the month after the september 11th attacks and he thinks now main to time to extend that talk the school -- to schools. >> if people were armed not just a police officer but other school officials, that were trained and chose to have a weapon, certain simply there have been an...
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stay with us for complete coverage of the massacre in newtown, connecticut. you can always log onto wjla.com as well. nightline will have an update on the investigation at 11:35. >> breaking news in the case of the deadly bombing at the u.s. consulate in libya. the accountability review board determined systematic failures within the state, leaving it vulnerable. ambassador christopher stevens and three others were killed in that attack on september 11. the board is making 29 recommendations to improve security. all them were accepted by secretary of state hillary clinton. there are late development from capitol hill where appears negotiations have stalled in the debate over the so-called fiscal cliff. john boehner says republicans would move forward with their own plan on a separate track from the obama administration. the plan does not address spending cuts to the fed and domestic programs. >> still to come some good news for a local high school and their hopes to perform during the inauguration. >> marion barry at the center of a racially charged debate. >
stay with us for complete coverage of the massacre in newtown, connecticut. you can always log onto wjla.com as well. nightline will have an update on the investigation at 11:35. >> breaking news in the case of the deadly bombing at the u.s. consulate in libya. the accountability review board determined systematic failures within the state, leaving it vulnerable. ambassador christopher stevens and three others were killed in that attack on september 11. the board is making 29...
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. >> some here are longtime anti- .un activists others are horrified by the loss in the newtown slugging. .> i think it is sad these awful tragedies have to happen before it kicks us in the rear. it is a huge opportunity to hit .he reset button on gun laws there is a much larger being organized through for that million march in the mall double take place in february. it is designed to keep our sure on congress and the white house for meaningful gun control reform. reporting live, abc 7 news. >> a service was held for a six- at a mormon church in utah. people in that town tied pink ribbons around trees to show support for the family. pink was her favorite color. and local girl scout troop d tribute to the victims. -- paid tribute to the victims. aths.laid out 26 wre the shooting had an impact on school attendance in anne arundel county. 46 do this did not go to school 40% of students did not go to school. rumor of a shooting happening could you did to the absences. there were two different shootings. one happened at a convenience store in manassas. two were wounded. the gunman is in custo
. >> some here are longtime anti- .un activists others are horrified by the loss in the newtown slugging. .> i think it is sad these awful tragedies have to happen before it kicks us in the rear. it is a huge opportunity to hit .he reset button on gun laws there is a much larger being organized through for that million march in the mall double take place in february. it is designed to keep our sure on congress and the white house for meaningful gun control reform. reporting live, abc 7...
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the president said the day of newtown shooting was the t of his presidency. onlyam skeptical that the is putting more guns in schools. the vast majority of the people are skeptical. >> the president has pledged to behind full weight preventing aimed at the violence. president hugo f. chavis is 's hugo chavez delegate -- delicate. has says hesident in cuba.in >> it is a bitterly cold night. >> one of the coldest nights of the year. >> temperatures continued to we move to the next several hours. the winds have finally diminished. s.ear skie it allowed temperatures to fall quickly. highest i could find, southern maryland, 22 miles per hour. mainly clear and cold waking up tomorrow morning. temperatures will be in the teens to mid-20's. coming up in just a few minutes, about your new forecast and what to the first day of 2013. does not seem that fans by thisbothered bitterly cold weather. >> they're not bothered by it at all. cheering.been i grew up in this town and this most enthusiasm i have seen in years. it is that old time religion, the kind the redskins fer
the president said the day of newtown shooting was the t of his presidency. onlyam skeptical that the is putting more guns in schools. the vast majority of the people are skeptical. >> the president has pledged to behind full weight preventing aimed at the violence. president hugo f. chavis is 's hugo chavez delegate -- delicate. has says hesident in cuba.in >> it is a bitterly cold night. >> one of the coldest nights of the year. >> temperatures continued to we move to...
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live in newtown conn. abc7 news. >> parents across the country sent their children to school today with heavy hearts and nervousness. extra police patrols kid be seen outside many schools, including those in the metro area -- could be seen outside many schools, including those in the metro area. we have a look at how all schools are handling extra security. >> patrols were increased before and after school today in speaking from local representatives from school districts across the region, they say they are giving added attention to what are already very strong security measures at each school in each district. however the sadness and fear still remain. on this bleak back to school monday they are feeling it is the rule rather than the exception. >> everyone is feeling very vulnerable. >> his daughter as in kindergarten at a school in marysville. >> , a think the schools are safe -- i think the schools are safe here. >> after newtown nothing seems certain. >> in fairfax and northern virginia, police are i
live in newtown conn. abc7 news. >> parents across the country sent their children to school today with heavy hearts and nervousness. extra police patrols kid be seen outside many schools, including those in the metro area -- could be seen outside many schools, including those in the metro area. we have a look at how all schools are handling extra security. >> patrols were increased before and after school today in speaking from local representatives from school districts across the...
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world news coverage from newtown continues tonight. the financial fallout the gunmaker are now dealing with. we talked with diane sawyer. the story that continues to sadden and enrage the nation is the shooting in newtown. >> in this week after sandy hook, there is a backlash under way against people who profit from the sale of assault guns. chris comeauxcuomo looks that that tonight. >> i see you taking a look ahead to christmas next week. >> we are, and just a week until christmas and americans are trying to trace where the storm is moving, to plan their travel. we will help you do that tonight. >> you can watch those stories and more tonight on world news right after abc 7 news at 6:00. >> let's get a check on the traffic situation. >> some delays on 395 south on washington heading toward duke street. as you head out of springfield a long line of stop and go traffic. traveling the inner loop of the belt way across the american legion bridge the outer loop is also a slow go. as you head over toward new hampshire ave. the crash before
world news coverage from newtown continues tonight. the financial fallout the gunmaker are now dealing with. we talked with diane sawyer. the story that continues to sadden and enrage the nation is the shooting in newtown. >> in this week after sandy hook, there is a backlash under way against people who profit from the sale of assault guns. chris comeauxcuomo looks that that tonight. >> i see you taking a look ahead to christmas next week. >> we are, and just a week until...
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two weeks after the tragedy in newtown. the gun show is happening at the dallas expo center, which is where northern virginia bureau chief jeff goldberg is live tonight. >> this is the ninth year of the gun show here in chantilly. organizers expect a crowd here to be far larger than any that have had in the past. take a look around. it is hard to even walk in this room. in the two weeks since the town, and sales have increased dramatically. -- newtown, gun sales have increased dramatically. >> ask anyone attending this show -- >> it is a fear. >> the fear of being helpless. >> fear of congress reviving the assault weapons ban in the wake of the new town school shooting. >> i think as long as a talking about legislation, people keep coming and buying guns. >> well antiques and collectibles are popular, gun dealers say sales of assault rifles and ammunition have never been better. >> sales are out of this world. >> he says gun owners are stocking up before politicians can put a new bill on the table. >> there is a lot of blam
two weeks after the tragedy in newtown. the gun show is happening at the dallas expo center, which is where northern virginia bureau chief jeff goldberg is live tonight. >> this is the ninth year of the gun show here in chantilly. organizers expect a crowd here to be far larger than any that have had in the past. take a look around. it is hard to even walk in this room. in the two weeks since the town, and sales have increased dramatically. -- newtown, gun sales have increased...
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our coverage of the tragedy in new count continues on wjla.com -- the tragedy in newtown. >> we are couple of weeks from the so-called fiscal cliff and house speaker john boehner has proposed what he is calling plan b to keep taxes from going up on most americans. the white house says try again. >> both sides have made considerable concessions in recent days. it is hard to say how close they are to deal, but today both sides appear more hopeful. ex-president and the speaker of the house are making progress but a deal has not been reached and time is running out before we reach the fiscal cliff. >> the president is not there yet. >> speaker john boehner announced tuesday that his idea of balance would be one trillion dollars in tax increases and one trillion dollars in spending reductions. he also announced a plan b increasing the taxes of those making a million dollars a year or more, but that plan is getting a less than enthusiastic reception from the white house and some republicans. the president's latest offer includes $1.20 trillion in tax increases, billions in spending reductions, a
our coverage of the tragedy in new count continues on wjla.com -- the tragedy in newtown. >> we are couple of weeks from the so-called fiscal cliff and house speaker john boehner has proposed what he is calling plan b to keep taxes from going up on most americans. the white house says try again. >> both sides have made considerable concessions in recent days. it is hard to say how close they are to deal, but today both sides appear more hopeful. ex-president and the speaker of the...
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after the funeral services for the last three children. 7-year-old was laid to rest in newtown today. the 6 yeered loved to play the piano. and emily was funeral was held in utah. the tragedy shooting of 20 children and six adults has triggered action to promote gun control. today, gun owners cashed in their weapons. >> even if you get one of the street it is one less that has the potential to get into the wrong hands. >> rifles went for $75 handguns fetched up to delrs 200. the national debate over gun reform reunited again from the proposal of national rifle asetion from wayne lapierre to station armed guards at every school. >> the only thing that stops a bad guy with the gun is a good guy with a gun. >> several school districts have armed offers in the schools but new jersey republican governor doesn't think that is a good idea. >> if off armed guard at the front door what if the guy goes around to the side depoors. >> gun sales are continuing to rise in the aftermath of the school shooting. this gun store already sold out of its long guns. customers have been snatching up weapons
after the funeral services for the last three children. 7-year-old was laid to rest in newtown today. the 6 yeered loved to play the piano. and emily was funeral was held in utah. the tragedy shooting of 20 children and six adults has triggered action to promote gun control. today, gun owners cashed in their weapons. >> even if you get one of the street it is one less that has the potential to get into the wrong hands. >> rifles went for $75 handguns fetched up to delrs 200. the...
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newtown police say there's at least one other person shot. police telling abc news that they're still treating this as an active shooter situation. state emergency management officials confirming that ambulances and other units are en route and staging near the school. again, these are pictures from the park ing lot of the school. police also believe they may have located the suspect's car, again, as we just are getting information here, and again, it's sandy hook elementary school, about 15 miles from danbury, another major city in connecticut. two hours north and east offing new york city. >> obviously, of incredible concern is the extent of the injuries that may have occurred there at sandy hook elementary school. we do know according to the newtown bee on the scene that there was one child carried from the school by police, seriously wounded. another injuries have been reported we know that these emergency personnel gathered their enmass, the extents of the injuries unclear. according to the website of newtown school, afternoon buses and
newtown police say there's at least one other person shot. police telling abc news that they're still treating this as an active shooter situation. state emergency management officials confirming that ambulances and other units are en route and staging near the school. again, these are pictures from the park ing lot of the school. police also believe they may have located the suspect's car, again, as we just are getting information here, and again, it's sandy hook elementary school, about 15...
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difficult days here in newtown. police will be out in full force today as schools here reopen, two hours ahead of schedule. yesterday, hundreds of newtown teachers received expert training on children and bereavement. those are skills they'll certainly need in the days, weeks, and months to come. elizabeth? >> think months is probably more like it, you're absolutely right, amy. thank you so much. >> a lot of healing to go. they sure do. >>> we're going to turn to the punishing weather sweeping across the country, threatening holiday travel. blizzards, rain, high winds right now. sam is here with the latest. i take it that tornadoes are a possibility, too? >> yeah. when this storm gets east, it's going to have components of rough weather. strong to severe weather in parts of the deep south. we'll start with the pictures coming in from portland, oregon, area. when this storm slammed the coastline, 25-foot waves along the shoreline. more than a foot of snow in the mountains. two feet of snow, in washington and the casc
difficult days here in newtown. police will be out in full force today as schools here reopen, two hours ahead of schedule. yesterday, hundreds of newtown teachers received expert training on children and bereavement. those are skills they'll certainly need in the days, weeks, and months to come. elizabeth? >> think months is probably more like it, you're absolutely right, amy. thank you so much. >> a lot of healing to go. they sure do. >>> we're going to turn to the...
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amy robach joins us, now, from newtown. amy, hard to believe this jarring development, happening a week later. >> reporter: it is a difficult situation for everyone here. and we know that the mourning and the funerals continue this week. one of the many reasons why sandy hook students will not be returning to school until after the holidays. in fact, the school superintendent just told me they are planning on january 2nd. that said, newtown public schools are in full swing today. we've seen dozens of school buses driving through town. but those schools are certainly still facing many challenges bringing their students back into the classroom. this morning, parents of sandy hook elementary students say their children will return to school some time in january. relocating to this empty middle school about seven miles away, with a newly-installed security system. on tuesday, tractor-trailers brought desks and supplies. school officials going through great lengths to re-create their former classrooms. right down to the very las
amy robach joins us, now, from newtown. amy, hard to believe this jarring development, happening a week later. >> reporter: it is a difficult situation for everyone here. and we know that the mourning and the funerals continue this week. one of the many reasons why sandy hook students will not be returning to school until after the holidays. in fact, the school superintendent just told me they are planning on january 2nd. that said, newtown public schools are in full swing today. we've...
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view this post-newtown world. we'll hear from them in the coming days, as well. >> thanks very much. >>> now, we'll have more in our search for solutions after the tragedy. a different take. those that argue that the best way to stop mass killings is to have more guns in the right hands at the right time, even in the classroom. it's a controversial debate. and abc's alex perez takes a closer look. >> reporter: since the nightmare at sandy hook, some lawmakers are making the push for a new solution, more guns. arguing teachers should be armed. >> you should be able to carry your handgun anywhere in this state. >> reporter: in tiny wichita, texas, licensed teachers are already allowed to carry guns in the classroom. the superintendent is convinced classroom guns can prevent school shootings. >> my goal is, if someone comes in to try to hurt my little ones, that they're killed. >> reporter: another company, opsgear, is teaching teachers how to use firearms. spearheading a course on gun permits and energy survival --
view this post-newtown world. we'll hear from them in the coming days, as well. >> thanks very much. >>> now, we'll have more in our search for solutions after the tragedy. a different take. those that argue that the best way to stop mass killings is to have more guns in the right hands at the right time, even in the classroom. it's a controversial debate. and abc's alex perez takes a closer look. >> reporter: since the nightmare at sandy hook, some lawmakers are making the...
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abc's linsey davis shows us what people in newtown, connecticut, and across the country are doing to pay tribute. >> reporter: here in newtown and beyond, a moment of silence and tolling of bells at 9:30 this morning at houses of worship across the country. bells rang 26 times, honoring the memories of 20 children and 6 women. from the president, a message to immediately address introduce laws on gun control. >> i want to take a minute to respond and let you know, we hear you. >> reporter: and for the first time since the tragedy, we'll hear from the national rifle association this morning, in a news conference that's been billed as a promise to be, quote, meaningful contributions to make sure this never happens again. it's a discussion that abc's cynthia mcfadden had with new york city mayor, michael bloomberg, on "nightline." >> you hold them responsible? >> well, i hold you and me responsible. i said that we didn't pay attention to what our legislators were doing. they, as well. but i don't absolve you or me. all of us. >> reporter: this is church where the bells tolled. as we rem
abc's linsey davis shows us what people in newtown, connecticut, and across the country are doing to pay tribute. >> reporter: here in newtown and beyond, a moment of silence and tolling of bells at 9:30 this morning at houses of worship across the country. bells rang 26 times, honoring the memories of 20 children and 6 women. from the president, a message to immediately address introduce laws on gun control. >> i want to take a minute to respond and let you know, we hear you....
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it's one week after the newtown shooting tragedy. we finally heard from the national rifle association. the nra chief, making his case for armed guards at schools. this is more than four dozen stars lend their voices to a new video to end gun violence. we'll tell you about their message coming up. and mayor michael bloomberg spoke out about this. >>> also coming up this morning, on a lighter note, the extraordinary new bionic body suit technology, making miracles for people who never thought they would walk again. we're going to hear from these people. their stories are extraordinary. >>> and we congratulate our good friend, sam champion, who got married yesterday to rubem. a small ceremony in sam's manhattan apartment. all of his "gma" pals were there. robin, still recovering from her bone marrow transplant, looking beautiful in red. lara and josh were there, as well. sam champion, a married man. >> that's great. and in honor of sam champion, we're going to lead with the weather this morning. >>> we're going to start with the snow a
it's one week after the newtown shooting tragedy. we finally heard from the national rifle association. the nra chief, making his case for armed guards at schools. this is more than four dozen stars lend their voices to a new video to end gun violence. we'll tell you about their message coming up. and mayor michael bloomberg spoke out about this. >>> also coming up this morning, on a lighter note, the extraordinary new bionic body suit technology, making miracles for people who never...
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anybody in newtown who needs a hug. it's amazing. >> reporter: at the local town hall, there are mountains of donated toys. and hurricane sandy victims wanted to spread the joy. >> we have had so much help, we wanted to pay it forward. >> reporter: and the people of newtown agree. asking supporters in lieu of gifts, to perform 26 acts of kindness. from giving away pies -- >> straight out of the oven >> reporter: or this reporter who help a woman with groceries and taught a kid how to ride a bike. >> got it? >> reporter: a reminder of the greatest gift of all, love and care for one another. and the numbers really do tell the story here. a local resident has organized a toy give away for surviving sandy hook students. so far, more than 60,000 stuffed animals and thousands of toys have been collected. an uplifting start to a long process of healing. josh, back to you. >> lovely thing to know that so many people are out there. >>> a christmas mystery solved. rudolph the red-nosed reindeer may have had a shiny red nose. but,
anybody in newtown who needs a hug. it's amazing. >> reporter: at the local town hall, there are mountains of donated toys. and hurricane sandy victims wanted to spread the joy. >> we have had so much help, we wanted to pay it forward. >> reporter: and the people of newtown agree. asking supporters in lieu of gifts, to perform 26 acts of kindness. from giving away pies -- >> straight out of the oven >> reporter: or this reporter who help a woman with groceries and...
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juju chang was in newtown. as the funerals got started. >> reporter: under a cold, steady rain, a wave of communal grief continues to wash over newtown. memorials growing in sets of 20 for the children. 20 christmas trees. 20 poinsettias. 20 angels. the first funerals in a town whose faith is being tested in ways it could have never imagined. for 6-year-old jack pinto, a huge new york giants fan, whose favorite player paid tribute on his cleat. and noah pozner, whose twin sister survived in another classroom. >> may their souls be bound up in the bond of life eternal. >> reporter: the rabbi struggled to find the right words at the prayer vigil for a nation that paused to join newtown in mourning. a much tougher task -- a eulogy for a 6-year-old, as a woman collapsed outside in grief, the rabbi inside tried to find words to comfort noah's grieving mother. >> i whispered to her, i looked at her without flinching and i said, you know, i personally believe in the eternity of the soul. >> reporter: did noah's family
juju chang was in newtown. as the funerals got started. >> reporter: under a cold, steady rain, a wave of communal grief continues to wash over newtown. memorials growing in sets of 20 for the children. 20 christmas trees. 20 poinsettias. 20 angels. the first funerals in a town whose faith is being tested in ways it could have never imagined. for 6-year-old jack pinto, a huge new york giants fan, whose favorite player paid tribute on his cleat. and noah pozner, whose twin sister survived...
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nearly a week since the newtown tragedy. and in light of that shooting, we'll take you to a school that could be, could be the safest in the country. >> all week, abc has been devoting coverage to solutions to the gun violence and school security issues around the country. this is fascinating, that particular school, the lengths that they go to. we may be able to learn something from that school. >>> also this morning, from one major airline hub to another, a strong winter storm system blasted denver and now headed to, yep, the windy city of chicago. the blinding whiteout conditions and how this storm could have a ripple effect on your travel plans as we get closer to christmas. >>> later this half hour, the doomsday business. special, custom-built bunkers for people who really do believe they can survive the end of the world in comfort. >> wow. tomorrow, the mayan calendar, 12-21-12, it could all be over tomorrow. it's been a pleasure. i'll see you in whatever life comes after this. it's been real. i'm looking forward to it
nearly a week since the newtown tragedy. and in light of that shooting, we'll take you to a school that could be, could be the safest in the country. >> all week, abc has been devoting coverage to solutions to the gun violence and school security issues around the country. this is fascinating, that particular school, the lengths that they go to. we may be able to learn something from that school. >>> also this morning, from one major airline hub to another, a strong winter storm...
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this morning's moment of silence just isn't here in newtown. president obama and many cities across the country will also take that time to remember the victims. bob and sunny? >> let's hope folks around the country, take a moment and reflect on those lives lost and what the country experienced this week so close to the holidays and what that town has been through. those young lives. i think emotionally it's been a rough week for the country. yet alone those folks in newtown. >> it's a watershed moment for this discussion we're finally having about mental illness, about gun control. i think it's going to be that event in history where people remember where they were when they heard about the shootings in newtown, connecticut. another interesting note is adam lanza's mother was buried today in sort of a very quiet funeral in new hampshire where she grew up. >> exactly. obviously, the focus, as it should be is on the young kids. that's the part that is so gut wrenches. but we did want to note she was brutely shot two to four times in her pajamas
this morning's moment of silence just isn't here in newtown. president obama and many cities across the country will also take that time to remember the victims. bob and sunny? >> let's hope folks around the country, take a moment and reflect on those lives lost and what the country experienced this week so close to the holidays and what that town has been through. those young lives. i think emotionally it's been a rough week for the country. yet alone those folks in newtown. >>...
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but most people agree on new gun control after newtown, gun sales skyrocketing. one store in virginia saying they've been off the charts. they've never seen anything like that before. just within the last week. >> watching the head of the nra give that press conference on friday and subsequent interview over the weekend, he said we're open to all solutions but took any gun control measures off the table and said let's look at mental health and violence in our culture, but took off gun control. which seems to be against the grain of what the country is saying right now. most folks tend to favor restriction. we'll see what capitol hill does coming up in january. >>> and in related news, gestures of love and support continue to flow into newtown this christmas. mara buckley says after hurricane sandy her son was given a teddy bear that helped him cope so she organized a toy drive called operation kid comfort. with the help of rockaway fire department, drove bags full of bears right there to newtown. >> that's the thing is our things are material. houses, cars and th
but most people agree on new gun control after newtown, gun sales skyrocketing. one store in virginia saying they've been off the charts. they've never seen anything like that before. just within the last week. >> watching the head of the nra give that press conference on friday and subsequent interview over the weekend, he said we're open to all solutions but took any gun control measures off the table and said let's look at mental health and violence in our culture, but took off gun...